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SONIC Drive-In · 2 days ago

Design & Equipment Innovation Manager

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Follow the Inspire Brands approved testing process and procedures for equipment tests known as the ETAP.

Work with the Restaurant Ops Innovation leadership team, Equipment Director/s, peers, and vendor engineering teams to develop equipment systems.

Provide design parameters to equipment vendors to ensure the application of innovative technology specific to each brand.

Support specification effort on equipment package for all Inspire Brands.

Field calls from Franchisees and Company Ops leaders on equipment issues and suggestions.

Contact and involve equipment suppliers or other relevant internal departments as needed to problem-solve equipment issues.

Support internal groups including Product Development, Product Integration, Finance, Marketing, and Operations on related projects.

Work with Inspire Supply chain and ARCOP Arby’s supply chain providing the best programs and prices for our brands.

Assist in preparing Executive Summaries and Scope of Work documents on equipment development programs.

Support presentations to senior management, Ops council, franchisees, Corp conferences, and other approved councils.

Interact with Vendors, Franchisees, and Company Ops leaders to ensure equipment testing protocol is followed.

Follow up on newly introduced technology to ensure performance and associated services meet expectations.

Stay abreast of the latest industry intelligence and innovation through ongoing relationships with vendors, competitors, equipment groups, trade shows, and industry publications.

Develop and deliver training presentations on new product and equipment systems.

Communicate with co-workers, management, franchisees, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Conform to Inspire Brands, Inc. Business Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program and company regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.

Qualification

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Mechanical engineeringIndustrial engineeringQSRFast casualFull serve chainRestaurant industryHospitality industryEquipment manufacturingMicrosoft WordExcelOutlookPowerPointRevitAutoCADProject managementEquipment performance analysisFinancial analysisInterpretation of plansInterpretation of graphicsMaterials costingSpace planningRestaurant designEquipment designRestaurant operationsRegulatory agencies knowledgeProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipDecision-makingNegotiation

Required

4-year Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.

2-5 years of experience in one or more segments of QSR, Fast Casual, or Full Serve chain-related activity.

5-10 years of experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry

Equipment Manufacturing is highly preferred.

Requires extensive written and verbal communication skills.

Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Revit, or AutoCAD.

Requires strong project management skills.

Requires taking initiative and leading teams and projects to completion.

Must have equipment performance and financial analysis capabilities.

Requires decision-making and negotiation skills.

Requires ability to effectively collaborate and work with cross-functional teams.

Proficient interpreter of plans & written specifications.

Proficient interpreter of graphics and illustrative applications.

Proficient level in time and materials costing related to manufacturing.

Proficient in space planning, restaurant design, equipment design & restaurant operations.

A high degree of knowledge of industry-related regulatory agencies.

Ability to travel up to 20%.

Preferred

4-year Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.

Equipment Manufacturing is highly preferred.

Company

SONIC Drive-In

Sonic Drive-In is an American drive-in fast-food restaurant chain based in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

Founded in 1953

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.sonicdrivein.com/

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